Around 20,000 Indian citizens are currently stuck in Ukraine. With the air space shut for civilian flights, how will the Indian nationals return home? Should the Indian embassy have prepared better? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: India says safety of nationals in Ukraine 'top priority'

Russia's parliament has approved foreign troop deployments in Ukraine's rebel-held regions. Vladimir Putin has laid out three conditions to avert a full-blown war. How is the West responding to Putin's threat? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Russian military fans out in eastern Ukraine

It's been 2 years since the Wuhan Virus pandemic struck. We still do not know how the virus from China originated. Was it leak from the Wuhan lab? Boris Johnson's government reportedly believes so. Listen in to Palki Sharma.

Gravitas: Lab leak theory: UK considers it 'behind closed doors'

4,000 Luxury vehicles worth $401 million were burnt in a fire onboard cargo vessel Felicity Ace. There were 1,100 Porsches, 189 Bentleys along with hundreds of Lamborghinis & Audis. The blaze destroyed all these vehicles. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: 4,000 luxury cars worth $401 million destroyed in Cargo mishap

China has been closely watching the Ukraine crisis. The West's response to the situation so far, has boosted China's Taiwan dreams. Taipei has now put its military on standby. Palki Sharma tells you why.

Gravitas: China's lessons from the Ukraine crisis

Imran Khan began his two-day visit to Russia amid raging tensions in eastern Europe. Are the two Cold War rivals beginning a new relationship? Does a busy Putin have time to spare for Imran Khan? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Imran Khan visits Russia amid Ukraine crisis

Russia is the third-largest supplier of natural gas in the world. 72% natural gas & 48% oil exports from Russia go to Europe. If a war happens, Europe's energy supplies could get crippled. Palki Sharma tells you how this has unnerved energy markets.

Gravitas: Why Europe's energy supplies depend on Russia

Joe Biden's approval ratings tanked amid his failed response to the Ukraine crisis. Did Biden's confused messaging give Putin the edge in Europe? What could Biden have done differently? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Biden's ratings tank amid Russia tensions

The west has slapped numerous sanctions on Russia. US, UK, Australia, EU, and Japan have hit Russian banks, individuals and projects. Palki Sharma tells you why sanctions don't work.

Gravitas: Ukraine crisis: Making sense of the sanction strategy

The truckers' siege in Canada has ended but a state of emergency persists. PM Justin Trudeau says he needs emergency powers to maintain public order. His critics are calling this an 'overreach'. Is Trudeau abusing his power? Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Is Justin Trudeau abusing his power?

India called for 'restraint and talks' at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine. How long can India ignore Russia's unilateral moves in Europe? Should New Delhi rethink its ties with Russia? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: India urges 'restraint and talks' in eastern Ukraine

How much do we know about Donbas- the region Russia sent troops into? At least 800,000 Donbas residents have Russian passports. Many celebrated Putin's move by bursting firecrackers. What about the rest? Listen in to Palki Sharma.

Gravitas: Understanding Donbas: The region Russian just sent troops into

Russia has ordered troops into Ukraine. If a war reaks out, Europe could find itself dealing with another refugee crisis. For the rest of the world, this conflict could lead to supply chain disruptions, market volatility & price hikes. Palki Sharma explains why.

Gravitas: The implications of war between Russia & Ukraine

The West depicts Vladimir Putin as a mercurial leader prone to delusions. How true is this assessment? What is the secret behind Putin's foreign policy successes? Palki Sharma tells you what makes Putin tick.

Gravitas: Inside Vladimir Putin's mind

Russia's actions in Ukraine have divided the world into 3 clear parts. One side supports Ukraine & slams Russia. The second supports Moscow & slams the west. The third side does not want to pick a side. Palki Sharma decodes the global response.

Gravitas: How the world reacted to Putin's move in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin recognised two breakaway republics in eastern Ukraine and deployed Russian soldiers there. What is Putin's endgame in Donbas? How does recognising the rebels help him? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Putin recognises Donbas rebel republics

More than 2,000 ceasefire violations have been reported in eastern Ukraine. Washington believes Putin is using the Donbas hostilities as an excuse to invade. Russia is accusing the West of using Ukraine as a tool of conflict. Is war now inevitable? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: 2,000 ceasefire violations in eastern Ukraine

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to unveil his 'living with covid' plan. Those positive for Wuhan virus would no longer need to self-isolate. The plan also scraps free test kits. What explains this? Listen in to Palki Sharma.

Gravitas: Soon: Covid positive patients in UK won't need to isolate

Israel's Prime Minister Naftali Bennett warned against a 'weaker' nuclear deal with Iran. How different is the new deal being drafted in Vienna? Could this end the Iran-Gulf states isolation? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Israel warns against 'weak' Iran nuclear deal

India & the UAE have inked a mega trade pact. It could boost bilateral trade to $100 billion, remove 80% tariffs on goods, create 10 lakh jobs for Indians & add $9 billion to the UAE's GDP. Palki Sharma gets you the details of CEPA.

Gravitas: India-UAE sign mega trade pact CEPA

India's foreign minister S Jaishankar refused to draw parallels between China's aggression in the Indo-Pacific and Russia's build-up in Europe. What is the rationale behind India's strategy? How have Moscow and Washington responded to it? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: India walks Ukraine tightrope

After borrowing from global bodies, the Imran Khan govt is eyeing the vault of its own people. It plans to borrow gold from Pakistani citizens to boost foreign exchange reserves. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Pak govt eyes citizen's gold to escape financial woes

Canada's police reclaimed Ottawa after 3 weeks of protests. Protesters were dispersed on gunpoint. Trucks were towed, truckers arrested, roads cleared. Has the freedom convoy run over Trudeau's career? Listen in to Palki Sharma.

Gravitas: Canada's violent crackdown on protesters

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison accused an opposition MP of being China's Manchurian Candidate in parliament. Australia's top spy recently reported attempts by a 'foreign power' to influence the 2019 elections. Why is Beijing desperate to meddle in politics down under? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Has China infiltrated the Australian parliament?